Assistant Press Operator - Stamping

Smurfit Westrock; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSAs

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Plainfield, NJ is seeking an entry-level helper to support the Hot Stamp Press Operator. You will assist with setup, select materials, manage change-overs, and keep the stamper and work area clean and safe during production runs.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic reading ability, color vision, and mechanical aptitude. Shift is 1st; overtime may be required, with benefits including health/dental/vision and vacation time.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Able to read and write instructions and correspondence.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and manuals.
• Pass a basic reading test and color vision test.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude through prior work or a test.

Responsibilities

• Review job tickets and select proper material type and quantity.
• Assist in material change-overs and ensure correct material is ready for production.
• Load/unload stock and stage materials for next job on the hot stamper.
• Clean and maintain hot stamper equipment and perform basic preventative maintenance.
• Follow standard operating procedures and complete required documentation.
• Assist operator with checks and troubleshooting during runs.
• Support production by removing waste and ensuring safety rules are followed.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Color vision

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Overtime willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Assist Hot Stamp Press Operator with mechanical adjustments to set-up and make ready hot stamper for quality stamping and embossing of cartons while complying with customers order requirement and production scheduling.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews job ticket and selects the proper type and quantity of material.
• Assists in material change-overs.
• Ensures correct material is present and organized for production runs.
• Cleans and maintains hot stamper equipment along with general common areas.
• Assists the Hot Stamper Press Operator with preventative maintenance of the hot stamper.
• Follows established standard operating procedures.
• Completes required documentation.
• Removes waste from the area.
• Stages all materials for next job on hot stamper.
• Loads and unloads stock while job is running.
• Assists Hot Stamp Operator in checking sheets while job is running.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have the ability to read and write instructions and correspondence.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to pass a basic reading test.
• Must pass color vision test.
• Must pass color hue test.
• Must be able to meet and/or pass the minimum requirement on a mechanical test or have demonstrated mechanical aptitude through prior work experience.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Employee is required to: stand, be mobile, talk, see and hear.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

The starting rate is $18.50- $21 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.

Shift: 1st

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.